Question: During an initial evaluation for chronic pain management, the individual asks the provider why a mental health evaluation is necessary. What is the most appropriate response? Need Assignment Help? (a) Mental illness needs to be identified for chronic pain to be adequately and safely managed (b) A mental health evaluation is needed for individuals with a known past history of mental illness (c) Some pain medications can increase the risk of a mental health disorder (d) Severe acute pain can cause a mood disorder